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Six-day full-immersion photography trip in the infinite forests of Northern Europe in search of large predators: wolves, bears and wolverines immersed in the green summer landscapes.
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We are in Finland, immersed in the tundra of the east of the country. Here, immense forests extend for hundreds of kilometers, creating an ideal ecosystem for large mammals and many other species.
Numerous mammals live among rivers, lakes and coniferous forests, including wolves, bears and wolverines, the main protagonists of this tour. But not only that: these lands also host lynxes, foxes, moose, reindeer and an incredible variety of birdlife, including agolden eagles, white-tailed eagles, Lapland and Ural owls, howls and much more.
With this workshop you will live a total immersion in nature for 6 days, photographing from the best huts and supported by a professional photographer. The Just Explorers team will be at your side to best organize every detail of the trip.
Don't miss the opportunity, places are limited!
Michele Bavassano
We will meet at Kuopio Airport and, with a private transfer, we will drive deep into the Finnish forests until we reach our Base Camp.
After settling into the rooms and having dinner together, you will have a briefing with the professional photographer, and then go to prepare the equipment and rest in view of the first photo session at dawn, with the hope of spotting our first wolves, bears or wolverines.
In the following days, the program will follow a rhythm marked by photo sessions at dawn and dusk, interspersed with moments of relaxation in the base camp, where a cook will take care of our meals. During the stay, a complete photo editing lesson is also planned, where the professional photographer will show you a professional workflow to optimize your shots.
On the last day, after the last session and breakfast, we will depart to Kuopio for the return flights.
To best prepare you, you will have a team of experts at your side, ready to give you advice and useful information. You will be placed in a WhatsApp Group Chat, where you can meet your travel companions and receive material containing all the details on equipment, clothing and everything you need to make the most of this experience.
Our tour leader will guide you during every moment of this adventure, sharing all his knowledge both during shooting and post-production.
Get ready for an incredible photographic full-immersion with 4 sunsets and 4 sunrises in ours exclusive photographic huts.
The photo sessions will start at 05.30pm when we will leave our base camp to reach the huts, arrange the equipment and prepare for the sightings. They will then continue until 08:00 am, offering you the maximum possibility of immortalizing the large mammals of Northern Europe in their natural habitat
After a good breakfast and some rest, we will move back to the huts and spend a full day until sunset!
The cabanas are comfortable, with space to stand up, lie down, and comfortable chairs for taking photos, making the wait much more comfortable. There's no glass, two slits for each photographer, and dry toilets if needed.
Depending on the sightings, we will alternate locations to guarantee you the best photographic opportunitiesThe group will be divided between different huts, optimizing space, tranquility and comfort.
We will live this adventure in close contact with nature. Our Base Camp is located on a peninsula surrounded by a lake and a magical forest.
Made entirely of wood, it is equipped with all the necessary comforts: hot water, heating, electricity and Wi-FiHere we will spend the hours between sessions, relaxing in the silence of nature.
The accommodations include double rooms with bunk beds and shared bathrooms for the exclusive use of the group.
The Base Camp has common areas where we can relax, download and edit images, with snacks and hot drinks always available.
A few steps away from the structure there is a small manger, where we will be able to observe squirrels, woodpeckers and various species of passerines, offering us further photographic opportunities even in the central hours of the day.
Find out how the days will unfold and what activities make up the tour
5.20 pm: Arrival at Kuopio local airport in the afternoon and private transfer to the base camp (approximately 2.5 hours).
9.00 pm: Accommodation in your own rooms
10.00 pm: Dinner and overnight stay at the base camp
*An additional photo session can be arranged upon request. Please inquire. availability and costs with advance, so that we can better plan the activity and ensure the best possible experience.
During the first morning we will have the opportunity to explore the areas surrounding the base camp or organize any extra activities based on the available activities.
9.00 am: Breakfast at the base camp
11.45 pm: A briefing will be provided where the professional photographer will explain the details of the photo sessions, recommending the best settings and basic and advanced nature photography techniques to apply in the field. The rest of the morning will be spent walking around the base camp.
04.00 pm: Lunch and transfer to the photography huts
05.00 pm: Photo session until sunset (around 10.00pm) and subsequent photo session at dawn (around 8am on day 3). Beds or mattresses are available in the huts where you can sleep during the few night hours.
8.30 am:Return from the hut session to base camp for breakfast
9.30 am: Free morning where it will be possible to rest, charge the various devices, go for walks around the base camp.
01.00 pm: Photographic post production lesson at the base camp. A complete editing lesson of approximately 2 hours will be carried out where all the basic and advanced post production techniques aimed at nature photography will be illustrated.
04.00 pm:Lunch and transfer to the photography huts
05.00 pm: Photo session until sunset (approximately 09.30 pm) and subsequent photo session at dawn (approximately until 08.00 am on day 4)
8.30 am:Return from the hut session to base camp for breakfast
9.30 am: Free morning where it will be possible to rest, charge the various devices, go for walks around the base camp.
04.00 pm:Lunch and transfer to the photography huts
05.00 pm: Photo session until sunset (approximately 9.30 pm) and subsequent photo session at dawn (approximately until 9 am on day 5)
8.30 am:Return from the hut session to base camp for breakfast
9.30 am: Free morning where it will be possible to rest, charge the various devices, go for walks around the base camp.
04.00 pm:Lunch and transfer to the photography huts
05.00 pm: Photo session until sunset (around 9.30pm) and subsequent photo session at dawn (around 9am on day 6)
08.30 am: Return from the hut session to base camp for breakfast
09.30 am: Transfer to the local airport (approximately 2.30h)
12.30: Greetings before departure
The official meeting point will be at theKuopio Airport, in the late afternoon of day 1 of the tour.
To facilitate organization and reduce waiting times, We highly recommend flying on the Finnair flight arriving at 5:20 PM from Helsinki., compatible with private transfer to the facility.
The day 6, the return to Kuopio will be organised in the morning, with arrival at the airport expected around 12:00 PM.
It is therefore advisable to book a return flight departing from Kuopio at 2 PM (2:00 PM)..
Possible Flights with early arrival on day 1 or late departure on day 6 are still compatible with the logistics of the tour and can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
To ensure maximum coordination and avoid inconveniences, we invite you to send a screenshot of your chosen flight before purchasing, so as to check its compatibility with the program.
Passionate about nature, he travels in search of the perfect shot, exploring pristine areas around the world. Through his camera he tries to share moments and emotions. Michele defines his photography as “A search for art in nature”. He works as a professional photographer and proposes events in the most interesting and important destinations in Italy and abroad. His images have been used by Discovery, BBC, ENEL and have been published in numerous magazines around the world.
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Signing up will be very simple!
Just follow the booking procedure by clicking on "Book now".
Once you have entered your personal data, you will only be asked to pay a deposit, not the full price. At the end of the operation, your registration will be confirmed. You will then receive a confirmation email once the procedure is completed.
The balance will then be requested according to the terms reported at the beginning of the page, usually 60 days before departure.
For this itinerary we recommend a telephoto lens of at least 400mm or more to photograph the main subjects of this workshop.
We recommend using a photographic head to be inserted into the appropriate slot in the shelters to ensure greater stability when taking photos and videos.
After registering, you'll have access to support from the Just Explorers team for any questions. Additionally, approximately 30 days before the workshop, you'll be added to a WhatsApp group with other participants, where you'll receive detailed instructions on what equipment to bring.
There are no excursions planned, so technical clothing is not necessary. We recommend dressing in layers and comfortably to adapt to the temperatures in the hut and to ensure freedom of movement while waiting. Expected temperatures can vary between 15° and 28°.
After registering, you'll have access to support from the Just Explorers team for any questions. Additionally, approximately 30 days before the workshop, you'll be added to a WhatsApp group with other participants, where you'll receive detailed instructions on what to bring.
The official meeting point will be at theKuopio Airport, in the late afternoon of day 1 of the tour.
To facilitate organization and reduce waiting times, We highly recommend flying on the Finnair flight arriving at 5:20 PM from Helsinki., compatible with private transfer to the facility.
The day 6, the return to Kuopio will be organised in the morning, with arrival at the airport expected around 12:00 PM.
It is therefore advisable to book a return flight departing from Kuopio at 2 PM (2:00 PM)..
Possible Flights with early arrival on day 1 or late departure on day 6 are still compatible with the logistics of the tour and can be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
To ensure maximum coordination and avoid inconveniences, we invite you to send a screenshot of your chosen flight before purchasing, so as to check its compatibility with the program.
By booking by paying the deposit to the organizers you accept the following clauses:
1. Since this is a pre-registration, the organizer will endeavor to promptly communicate any possible change in the price of the tour, characterized by cost fluctuations. An annual price fluctuation of around 5% is highly likely if booking is made more than one year in advance. in relation to potential changes in prices of ground services (for example changes influenced by fluctuating costs of electricity, fuel and more).
2. The price of the entire workshop will be paid via the payment methods offered by the organizer, such as bank transfer, PayPal, credit card or cash according to the procedures and deadlines established by the organizers, taking charge of the transaction costs.
3. In the event that the tour does not take place due to the organiser, the entire amount paid will be refunded.
4. In case of cancellation for personal reasons of any kind and in any case not dependent on the organizer, the deposit and any other registration fees will be retained as a reimbursement of expenses.
5. In case of cancellation for personal reasons within 60 days of departure, the entire balance of the tour will be required.
By registering, paying the deposit and sending your personal data you again accept clauses 1,2,3,4,5.
We will reply to you by email as soon as possible
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